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Thanks for being willing to disclose your idea.
In another recent discussion, John had mentioned simply inserting the strings through rivet washers from the interior of the guitar, with the same result. Quote:
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I believe Murray has such a product. ...
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that's odd. I think convenience is one of the greatest advantages of a pinless bridge. No pins to fuss with.
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I've never seen a bolted-on pinless bridge
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The only thing I've heard that might make sense is that a pinned bridge can achieve greater break angle behind the saddle and, thus, better downward force which can affect the guitars output.
I don't know if that's true enough to matter.
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They're a deal breaker for me on steel string guitars. I don't like the idea of all that string tension hanging off a glue joint, even with bolts I wouldn't like it.
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One could potentially put the outlet on the pinless bridge closer to the saddle effecting greater break angle, though some may argue that the string height off the top has more effect on volume, regardless of break angle at the saddle... of course all depending how you make the top as well.
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I think some of the less expensive Breedlove guitars.. holes on bridge countersunk and plugged, along with a JLD bridge doctor....
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I have another take on the Lexan-mate pinned bridge sans pins concept.
This is currently installed on a 1914 1-21 waiting for bridge plate repairs and a bridge replacement with a period correct bridge. It allows me to play it without causing more bridge plate damage. It consists of running a 1/16" diameter metal rod thru the string end barrels. It is probably the least convenient string attachment system. It is a temporary solution. |
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Correct you are.
I should have added emphasis to "least convenient string attachment system". |
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Did that on a Tele copy I built in high school, but it was a top loader. I used two finishing nails.
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This is using a single unit for all of the strings to pass through , you know , just like the bridge itself . This allows the force to be spread over a larger area , you know , just like the bridge does . Are you getting it ? |
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Break angle has nothing to do with pins . It is all about the string/s . With what I am doing , you can actually increase break angle by using a thicker piece of Lexan . Should you want greater angle without increased mass , a thicker piece with a smaller footprint will do that . |
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Reminds me when I was a kid and broke strings on my acoustic, I'd use whatever was convenient to tie the string off in place of the ball end.. Aaah those were the days. Now I just get a new string.
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